The 11 Best Pilanesberg Safaris in Pilanesberg

1.Pilanesberg National Park 3-Hour Game Drive

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 216 reviews · from $49Our pick

Travel from Sun City into Pilanesberg’s extinct volcanic crater for a 3-hour drive in a 25-seat open safari vehicle. English-speaking guides such as Jeremy, Peter, and BY help you spot wildlife, explain conservation, and make the most of morning or afternoon departures.

“The activity was fantastic and the guide, Jeremy, was outstanding. the only unpleasant thing was the poor road conditions that caused a bumpy and uncomfortable ride. otherwise, the activity was worth every penny.”

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2.Full Day Pilanesberg Safari Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 109 reviews · from $121Top rated

Meet your guide at Pilanesberg’s Bakubung Gate or Sun City, then spend about six hours on two open-vehicle drives. Guides such as Tumi and Elvis share wildlife knowledge and radio sightings. Lunch, soda, and a small group of up to 10 are included.

“Animals are the stars of the show. They came out to show off and when they didn’t our awesome guide tracked them down for us Speaking of our guide, he shared so much interesting knowledge especially about the symbiotic relationships of the animals in the park. All in all exceeded our expectations. Lunch stop included is a nice touch.”

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3.Pilanesberg National Park/Sun City Hot Air Balloon Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 63 reviews · 4 hours · from $421

Start before sunrise with an open safari-vehicle ride through Pilanesberg National Park. After a safety briefing, fly for 45 minutes to an hour, then toast the landing with sparkling wine and orange juice. Finish with a full English breakfast and a signed first-flight certificate.

“My bucket list dream was eventually achieved. Was way more than I ever expected. From the start with the pick up to the flight, the champagne brekkie and the return game drive was awesome. Have already told so many friends about it and they are revved to do this. Thank you to the team.”

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4.3-Hour Scheduled Safari Game Drive in Pilanesberg National Park

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 39 reviews · from $54

Travel from Sun City into Pilanesberg National Park for a 3-hour shared safari in an open vehicle. A certified guide such as Tiaan explains animal behavior and park ecology while you search for lions, elephants, rhinos, buffalo, leopards, giraffes, zebras, and birdlife.

“Brilliant experience, absolutely loved it! Thanks to Tian for sharing his knowledge, enthusiasm, passion and patience.”

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5.3-Hour Shared Game Drive in Pilanesberg National Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 38 reviews · 3 hours · from $56

Set out from Sun City in a shared open-top safari vehicle for three hours in Pilanesberg National Park. An English-speaking certified wildlife guide leads a group of up to 10, with chances to spot lions, elephants, rhinos, buffalo, leopards, giraffes, zebras, antelopes, and birds.

“Excellent guide, very knowledgeable and good communication. Efficient transfer to and from hotel. Love the smaller group size. Highly recommend”

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6.Pilanesberg Wildlife Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 36 reviews · 12 hours · from $263

Travel from Johannesburg or Pretoria to Pilanesberg in a small group of up to 13. After the 2.5-hour drive, choose an open safari vehicle or closed minibus for game drives around an extinct volcano. Guides such as James and Peter explain the wildlife, with lunch, water, entry fees, and return transport included.

“Nosso transporte feito pelo sr. Jason foi tranquilo e pontual, ida e vinda. Muito atencioso e solícito. Nosso tour pelo parque foi muito legal, não vimos os Big Five, apenas w deles, mas vimos muitos outros animais. E o mais divertido foi a briga de girafas e os elefantes invadindo a rua, passando ao lado do carro e até indo atrás. O motorista Peter foi muito bem nas explicações.”

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7.Full-Day Pilanesberg Safari from Sun City

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 21 reviews · 7 hours · from $104

Spend seven hours exploring malaria-free Pilanesberg National Park from Sun City in a small group of up to 10. An English-speaking guide leads two open-vehicle game drives, with lunch at Pilanesberg Centre and hotel pickup included. Bring patience, since wildlife sightings can vary.

“We have done 7 hour safari and it was awesome. Our ranger had excelent knowledge about animals and tried hard to show us all animals. We have enjoyed the lunch too.”

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8.3-Day Pilanesberg Camping Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 19 reviews · 3 days · from $472

Travel from Johannesburg to Pilanesberg for four open 4x4 drives and two closed-vehicle safaris. Sleep in a powered tent at Tlou Tented Safari Camp, with guides such as Thomas, Petrus, and Dorrin leading the outings. Chef Isaya prepares simple camp meals, while sunrise drives add extra wildlife time.

“3e park van Afrika, met als voordeel dat je veel dieren ziet en ook nog eens van dichtbij.”

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9.Pilanesberg National Park Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 11 reviews · 10 hours · from $221

You’ll leave Johannesburg with an English-speaking guide and travel in a small group of up to 15 people to Pilanesberg National Park. Expect a three-hour game drive, open-sided safari vehicle, bottled water, and chances to see elephants, rhinos, giraffes, impala, and possibly lions.

“Très bonne expérience, pris en charge à notre logement, le chauffeur très ponctuel, nous avons eu la chance de voir 4 des big 5 en 3h de safari. Cependant nous avons payé une réservation de 6h dans le parc, le prestataire en a réservé que 3h auprès du parc et nous avons dû quitter les lieux. Attention..”

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10.Evening Pilanesberg Safari Tour from Sun City

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3 reviews · 4 hours · from $59

Join an English-speaking guide for a four-hour Pilanesberg safari from Sun City or Manyane Gate. Travel in an open vehicle with up to 10 people, watch wildlife become active at dusk, and return before full darkness. The park fee is extra.

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11.Pilanesberg National Park 3 Day Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 3 days · from $1,152

You’ll travel from Johannesburg or OR Tambo to Pilanesberg, stay two nights at Kwa Maritane or Bakubung, and take two morning drives plus one afternoon drive. An English-speaking guide, park fees, meals, and transfers are included, with drinks extra.

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